CANDIDATE PROFILE PROVOST/VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC SERVICES Rassoul Dastmozd, Ph. D. EDUCATION Doctor of Philosophy Colorado State University, Fort Collins Major: Education & Human Resources – Community College Leadership Master of Science Drake University, Iowa Major: Educational Administration Bachelor of Engineering Technology Southwest State University, Minnesota Major: Engineering Technology EXPERIENCE Vice President of Instruction (VPI) 2006 – Present Clark College, Vancouver, Washington As the Vice President of Instruction (VPI) of Clark College since 2006, my responsibilities include the planning, coordinating, the evaluation of instructional systems and processes, budgets, and facility resources for the entire institution. Areas governed by Instruction are comprised of five academic divisions, the Library Services and eLearning, Workforce Education and Economic Development, Adult/Basic Education/ESL and Adult Literacy, and the Teaching/Learning Center at the main campus, as well as three College satellite centers. The annual budget for Instruction is $39.8 Million. Five academic Deans, one Associate Dean, two Directors, two Associate Directors, one Budget Analyst, and one Executive Assistant report to the VPI at Clark. The VPI’s position is the second in command position in the President’s absence. Dean, Applied Technologies Division 1999 – 2006 Eastern Iowa Community College District Expanded Programs Department Chair 1991 – 1999 Indian Hills Community College, Iowa Coordinator 1993 – 1999 St. Ambrose University MBA Program, Iowa Title (III) Grant Activity Director 1992 – 1995 TEACHING EXPERIENCE Advanced Technology Instructor 1985 – 1991 Indian Hills Community College, Iowa PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES PanIIT U. S. A. Steering Committee Member 2006 – Present Clark College The Executive Cabinet Instructional Council Clark College Council (CCC) Clark College Foundation Fund Allocations Committee Curriculum Committee Professional Placement and Advancement Committee (PPAC) Teaching and Learning Center Steering Committee AACC MENTORLINK Project Community Columbia Springs Environmental Education Center (CSEEC) Board Technology Transformation Taskforce (TTT) PROFILE STATEMENT PROVIDED BY CANDIDATE An energetic, dedicated, and outcome oriented person whose efforts in being a successful educator have been recognized and rewarded by the college community at Clark College. An effective organizer who can plan and execute strategic and operational plans; a knowledgeable individual who possesses fiscal and asset management skills. A servant leader who is supportive of a teaching/learning college and who advocates for the integration of technology and best practices in teaching and learning. A passionate advocate who is committed to the mission of the comprehensive community college and students’ success. A tireless leader who promotes faculty empowerment in decision making and governance of the College and demonstrates empathy for students. A true champion of the College who fosters a positive work environment, promotes ambassadorship of the College in the community, and is willing to accept challenging duties.